How to post 360 Images on DLUX using SPK Network
Posting to dlux-io has transitioned to the SPK Network for file storage, and @dlux-io is sponsoring 30 day, 30MB contracts for free with a 10% beneficiary fee, making it easy for anyone to get started posting immersive 360 experiences with completely decentralized file storage, Storage contracts can be extended with BROCA, which is a resource credit that comes from SPK Power. The SPK Test network continues to improve, this is just the beginning.
This tutorial covers how to make a 360 Image Gallery on DLUX with SPK Network integration. The post shown in the video can be found here: https://vue.dlux.io/blog/@otolux/alien-spaceship-exploration
Sign in to dlux
* Go to vue.dlux.io
* Sign in with Keychain
* From the user dropdown click “Build”
* Under “360 IMG Gallery” click “Get Started”
Petition a storage contract (Requires 10% Beneficiary)
* The first section “Image Upload via SPK Network” shows your available storage contracts
* If there is a “+ Register Account” button click that first
* Now there should be “Wallet,” “Contract,” and “Petition” buttons visible
* Click “Petition” to get a FREE 30 MB contract sponsored by @dlux-io
Create a contract (Pay with BROCA)
* Click “Wallet” to view your BROCA, a resource credit that regenerates from SPK Power
* No BROCA? Power Up some SPK Token (TEST) - recommend at least 1 SPK Power (TEST)
* Once you have powered up some SPK Token (TEST), you should see your BROCA balance
* Click “Wallet” again to collapse it out of the way
* Click “Contract”
* Choose an amount of BROCA: 1 BROCA = 1KB (1024 Bytes), 1,000 BROCA = 1 MB
* Choose an account that will upload the files
* Choose a SPK service provider such as “dlux-io”
* Choose a beneficiary account (optional)
* Choose a beneficiary amount (optional)
* Click “Propose”
Upload files
* Now you should have a contract you can upload files into
* Click the “Magnifying Glass” button to inspect the details about the contract
* Click the “File Upload” button to reveal the file uploader
* Click “Choose Files” or drag-and-drop your files into the uploader.
* Remove any files you don’t want to upload, then click “Sign and Upload”
* The visual feedback doesn't update yet, the browser console may offer some info about the upload
* Open "Username > Files" in a new tab to see if your files finished uploading into the contract
Select the files you want to use for this post
* Once your files upload, the section “Your Hosted Images” should contain the contract and files
* Click “Details” to see details about the contract
* Click “Extend” to extend the contract length (requires BROCA)
* If a beneficiary is required, you will have 24 hours to post and finalize the contract
* Click “Add” for any files you want to add to the 360 Asset Manager for this Gallery post
Name and organize photos
* Add a name to each picture
* Adjust the order of the pictures using the “Up Arrow” and “Down Arrow”
* Delete any pictures you don’t want in this post using the “Delete Asset” button
* In the 360 Preview on the right side ensure the horizon bar is enabled
* Use the “Pan” and “Roll” sliders to adjust the horizon
* Click “Refresh dApp” if needed
Compose the post
* Under “Post Details” fill out the title, body, and tags
* “Post Preview” allows you to preview the post
* Add any relevant tags
* Use the “Include in DLUX Ecosystem” to add dlux-io as a 10% beneficiary (required for Petitioned contracts)
* Click “Publish” to finish the post and push it to the Hub
You can view posts at vue.dlux.io/hub or on your dlux-io profile page.
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